Global Head of Product Lifecycle & Launch Architecture - Diagnostic

Roche•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Global Head of Product Lifecycle & Launch Architecture - Diagnostic, internally called Global Head of Supply Chain Science, Technology & Launch, serves as a strategic leader in Roche’s Global Supply Chain division. The role drives cross-functional alignment across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Commercial, and Regulatory functions through advanced design methodologies, global standards, and end-to-end supply chain integration. The team focuses on continuous process optimization, quality and efficiency, long-term planning, and innovative technologies. This is a primarily strategic, highly visible global role focused on shaping supply chain strategy and leading high-level project execution. The work is divided among Launch & Integration Orchestration (50%), Strategic Architecture (25%), and Leadership & Capability Building (25%). The role empowers cross-functional teams to address ambiguous challenges and turn operational hurdles into business opportunities. It also focuses on early Product Life Cycle planning, global launch readiness, governance, and large-scale supply chain integration and commercialization across regions and divisions.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Life Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related subject.
10+ years of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, healthcare, or a similarly highly regulated industry.
Hands-on experience across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Quality & Regulatory environments.
Deep knowledge of product development and life cycle management processes.
Knowledge of the Roche Diagnostics product portfolio.
Transformational leadership skills, including coaching culturally diverse global teams.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. or MBA.
Experience with Roche Values, Creative Leadership, and VACC principles.

Responsibilities

Drive cross-functional alignment across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Commercial, and Regulatory functions.
Deliver operational efficiencies through Lean design, cost savings, and successful scaling from pilot to commercial operations.
Enforce global design standards and regulatory compliance, and serve as a strategic point of contact for global launch readiness.
Lead multi-year strategic planning during early stages of the Product Life Cycle, challenging the status quo and introducing new technologies.
Lead and co-own Global Supply Chain strategy by setting policies, standardizing processes, establishing governance, and defining physical product requirements.
Oversee large-scale integration projects involving end-to-end supply chain integration and new product commercialization across regions and divisions.
Influence and negotiate with internal leaders in Manufacturing, R&D, and Finance, as well as external logistics service providers and manufacturing sites.
Manage conflicts between competing functional interests, including balancing R&D speed with supply chain compliance.
Present investment and readiness rationales to senior leadership.
Coach culturally diverse global teams toward solution-oriented outcomes and model Roche Values, Creative Leadership, and VACC principles.